Caleb Williams Avoids Major Injury, Bears Quarterback Diagnosed With Hamstring Strain
An MRI revealed a Grade 1 hamstring strain for Chicago's quarterback, with expectations he will miss one to three weeks.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain, avoiding a more severe injury after a scare during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. The diagnosis, confirmed by an MRI, indicates he is not expected to miss significant playing time.
Bears coach Ben Johnson stated Monday that Williams is considered "week-to-week." Netflix Sports reported that the team has not ruled out Williams for the upcoming Monday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles, though a source described this outlook as "very optimistic."
The fear following Sunday's game was that Williams could have sustained a complete hamstring detachment, particularly after he went down untouched during a scramble out of the pocket. The MRI confirmed that his hamstring remains structurally intact.
Williams, who has a history of hamstring issues, is expected to begin a rehabilitation program as early as Monday. In his absence, backup quarterback Tyson Bagent will start for the Bears, as confirmed by Coach Johnson on Sunday.
